When Should You Order Framing Moving Heads for a Fixed Event Date?

Planning the Order Around Your Event Date

When an event has a non-negotiable date, framing moving heads should be planned well in advance. The documented delivery reference for standard lighting orders is 20-30 days after the deposit, with the actual schedule depending on the selected model and order quantity. This window should be treated as the minimum starting point rather than a guaranteed lead time for every framing fixture.

Before making payment, confirm the precise fixture type, model, quantity, control requirements, delivery address, and freight arrangement. The supplied information lists framing and profile moving heads within Color Imagination's product portfolio, but it does not provide a specific production schedule for a framing model or for customized OEM/ODM work.

Key Ordering Recommendations

• Use the stated 20-30 days after deposit as the basic reference for standard lighting products.
• Verify model availability and quantity because both can influence the final delivery schedule.
• Do not treat the specifications of the listed laser beam fixture as specifications for a framing moving head.
• For a fixed event, confirm shipping terms early. Sea freight, air freight, and express courier services are available, with EXW, FOB, CIF, and DDP offered upon request.
• Request a separate timeline if the order includes customization, special certification, or OEM/ODM development.

Understanding the Lead-Time Information

The safest way to schedule a fixed-date purchase is to calculate backward from the event date. Color Imagination states that delivery takes approximately 20-30 days after receipt of the deposit for standard orders. This timing is linked to the selected products and total quantity, and the supplied data does not establish an independent lead time for framing moving heads.

Framing and profile fixtures are identified as part of the company's professional lighting range. However, the specific product record provided describes the SKYTOUCH 150 as a 150W white laser moving head beam. Its listed features include a 1-degree beam angle, color wheels, gobo effects, prisms, focus, pan and tilt movement, DMX512, and RDM support. These details should not be interpreted as proof that the fixture offers framing shutter functionality.

Buyers should therefore confirm whether the project requires a framing moving head, a profile fixture, a beam light, or another lighting category. This check should happen before the deposit is paid. It helps ensure that the selected equipment matches the production design instead of relying on specifications from a different fixture type.

Logistics, Customization, and Project Planning

Color Imagination presents its lighting products for concerts, festivals, theaters, television studios, live events, rental companies, nightclubs, houses of worship, exhibitions, theme parks, cultural centers, hotels, and architectural projects. This broad application experience supports event-lighting requirements, but the available information does not confirm current inventory or a reserved delivery date for any particular framing model.

For shipping, the company lists sea freight through FCL or LCL, air freight, and express services such as DHL, FedEx, UPS, and TNT. Available trade terms include EXW, FOB, CIF, and DDP upon request. Select the method according to the destination, volume, budget, and time remaining before the event.

Payment planning should also be included in the schedule. Standard terms are a 30% advance deposit followed by a 70% balance before shipment. An irrevocable letter of credit payable at 60-90 days may be accepted by mutual agreement. Since the delivery period begins after the deposit, payment timing directly affects the available production window.

The company's stated quality procedures cover incoming material inspection, in-process checks, 100% functional testing, burn-in testing, safety inspection, and final inspection before shipment. Listed certifications include CE certificates LCSB070523036E and LCSB070523041S, together with ISO certificates GH004-2023E0421, GH004-2023Q0766, and GH004-2023S0403.

A documented nightclub project in Yunnan, China used 3,500 stage lights, including beam, wash, effect, and pixel fixtures. The installation supported synchronized visuals for live performances, DJ programs, themed events, and nightclub applications. This demonstrates experience with large-volume lighting projects, but it does not establish a dedicated lead time for framing moving heads.

Ordering Scenarios at a Glance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 20-30 day period sufficient for framing moving heads?

It is the documented delivery reference for standard lighting orders after the deposit, based on model and quantity. Because the supplied data does not give a separate framing-head schedule, buyers should obtain written confirmation for the exact fixture before ordering.

Does the SKYTOUCH 150 include framing shutters?

The supplied record identifies the SKYTOUCH 150 as a white laser moving head beam light. It lists a 1-degree beam angle, color and gobo systems, prisms, focus, pan and tilt, DMX512, and RDM. It does not describe the product as a framing moving head or confirm framing shutter functions.

What shipping options can be used for a fixed-date event?

Available options include FCL or LCL sea freight, air freight, and express delivery through DHL, FedEx, UPS, or TNT. EXW, FOB, CIF, and DDP terms can also be requested, depending on the transaction.

Final Recommendation

For a fixed event date, begin with the 20-30 day post-deposit delivery reference and allow additional time for product confirmation, freight, customs, testing, and contingency planning. Confirm the framing model, quantity, availability, payment schedule, and destination logistics before releasing the deposit. Standard orders, customized OEM/ODM work, and turnkey project services are supported, but customized projects require their own production timetable. For technical guidance or project support, contact jack@color-imagination.com.

About Us

Guangzhou Color Imagination LED Lighting Limited, also known as Color Imagination, is a Guangzhou-based manufacturer integrating research and development, production, sales, and technical services for professional stage and entertainment lighting. Established in 2010, the company develops moving head, entertainment, studio and broadcast, and architectural lighting products, including beam, wash, spot, hybrid, profile and framing, and waterproof moving heads. Its production information describes a 6000SQM manufacturing facility supporting standard production and customized OEM/ODM projects. The company holds CE certificates LCSB070523036E and LCSB070523041S and ISO certificates GH004-2023E0421 and GH004-2023Q0766.